Page 40 - Phoenix2002-03

Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - Page 12 FEATURES The ideal grad seminar you could be any cartoon character, Seniors comments on how the grad seminar would you be and why? helped them to get a glimpse of the road ahead EMILY SEAL Staff Writer liked the program presenters and informa- JENN BALLARD tion. When asked if the program will be of- Stal!Wriur fered again, Karen Arnie, who organized the program, replied that Career Services would Inever thought I would get to this point, "Snoopy, he gets to but as hard as it is to believe, it is here. Iam "certainly offer the program again if we are sleep all day." - Sarah a senior. Not only am I a senior, but I am given the Opportunity to show the broadcast price." at a reasonable one of the many who has NO CLUE what I So, for any senior or junior Warman, junior want to do after I graduate. So when I re- whether you need a little direction out there, or you mail ceived a little slip of paper in campus that infonned me of a program about gradu- have your grad school applications ready to ate schools, submit, I would highly recommend this pro- my interest gram. was peaked. For all Not knOWing The speaker, who was presented of you who what I was in by a satellite teleconference, not were unable to for, r attended attend here are the hour-long only presented the facts that we some high- seminar and needed to know, but also delivered lights: walked away -Build a list of with not only them in light and humorous tone. 20 possible good tips for schools that fit your needs the graduate school application process, but also with a sense of direction. and then narrow it down to about 6 ranging from ones that you know that you will get The speeker, who was presented by a sat- ellite teleconference, not only presented the into to long shots. - E-mail currently enrolled students and ask facts that we needed to know, but also deliv- them what they think (you'll find students ered them in a light and humorous tone. lists on the grad school's website) Questions couldbe phoned in immediately -Apply 30 to 90 days early _ it will improve following the presentation. Approximately your chances of getting accepted 40 students were in attendance, and each -3 ways to standout to colleges were given a questionnaire to complete to 1- Visit the schools you are interested in. determine the success of the program. Sev- will for a program "Homer Simpson, enteen were returned, and the overall con- Often your enthusiasm that you will be an ex- convince the faculty because he is a very sensus showed that the students generally cellent addition to their program because of the passion you intelligent man who have 2- Submit an out- doesn't drink." - Judd INTERNATIONAL standing work Waiter, freshman STUDIES ABROAD sample . 3- Mail or e-mail the faculty. You can get your name out to them by asking for clarification of re- quirements or com- menting on articles that they wrote -If there are blem- ishes in your aca- demic record ex- plain them and gua:- antee that they are III the past - In your statement of purpose, use grad school level tan- n s • ~';;~~'t call, e-mail or visit a professor SPAIN· FRANCE. ENGLAND. AUSTRALIA unless you have read some of their CHILE • MEXICO. COSTA RICA. ARGENTINA work - You have to apply "I'd be Tinkerbell, WHAT's INCLUDED months before the entranc.e because I could fly ... Academic credits • Cultural excursions regular to be eli- deadline around in a skimpy ~ Room and board ... Overnight excursions gible for assistant- waiv- ... Tuition at host universily ships, tuition green outfit and help ... Full·time resident directors ~ Entrance fees ers and aid, so plan people." - Tiffany ... Daily Morial assistance ... Ground transportation your time accord-- ingly ... Airport reception Ellison, freshman ... On·site 1SA offices ... Student services -Useful Websites ... Internet ceeess- petersons.com ... Medical insurance gradschools.com gradschoolsaboutcom www.studiesQbroQd.(om www.gre.org by Ryan Brod (800)580'8826 • i'Q@SlUdiesQbroQd.com fastweb.com finaid.org www.aamc.org www.lsat.org